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Water in oceans are diffferent than the water in rivers and lakes because it is salt water.

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Q: Why is ocean water and river water not the same?
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Why are the compositions of river water and ocean water not the same?

Ocean water contains salt. River water is fresh water.


Why does the addition of rain and river water to the ocean not decrease the ocean's overall?

The addition of rain and river water to the ocean does not decrease its overall salinity because rain and river water are fresh water sources with low salinity levels. While these sources do mix with the ocean water, the vast volume of the ocean dilutes the impact of the fresh water input, thus maintaining the ocean's overall salinity.


Can a river carry water from a lake to an ocean?

yes a river can carry water from a lake to a ocean.


Did any river or ocean water ever remove out?

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What is a river of water in the ocean?

A river of water in the ocean might be a way to describe an ocean current, such as the Gulf Stream.


Why is the Amazon River called the '' Ocean River''?

The Amazon River is called the "Ocean River" because we get about 20% of fresh water from there in the world!


Is a pond and river the same?

No, there is a difference. A pond is "a small body of water" A river is "a large natural stream of fresh water that flows inot the ocean" The difference: A river is a large body of water-a pond is a small body of water A river is a moving body of water-a pond is still and calm A river flows into a larger body of water-a pond stays in the same place and doesn't travel :) !!! jd218


What is an area where river water mixes the ocean water?

the river runs into the ocean.... its called brackish water


Why does a delta form often where a river empties into the ocean?

A river ends its journy when it flows into a body of water such as a ocean or lake. Because the river water, such as an ocean or lake. Because the river water is no longer flowing downhill, the water slows down. Which makes sediment drop to the bottom. Sediment deposited where a river flows into into an ocean or lake builds upa landform called delta.


Why does a delta often forms where a river empties into the ocean?

A river ends its journy when it flows into a body of water such as a ocean or lake. Because the river water, such as an ocean or lake. Because the river water is no longer flowing downhill, the water slows down. Which makes sediment drop to the bottom. Sediment deposited where a river flows into into an ocean or lake builds upa landform called delta.